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“I think it was partially my fault. I was nervous about making the right play calls, and I was hesitant in making the calls,” said Bush, the former Washington State University football and basketball star. “I just got to believe in our guys — and that’s what I’ve been trying to do.”

Kentwood running back Chavez Kalua-Fuimaono had 34 carries for 238 yards and four touchdowns. He goes by “Chevy” not just because it’s easier to say than his full name, but also because he runs like a truck.

“He’s just a tough, physical kid,” Tahoma coach Tony Davis said. “And we didn’t do a good job of tackling him tonight.”

It looked like he was running on diesel in the second half. Kentwood led 24-17 at halftime, but got two quick third-quarter touchdowns from Kalua-Fuimaono and never looked back.

“I think we made a statement today. That we are here to play,” Kalua-Fuimaono said. “I think we are ready to get rolling.”

Though originally it was Tahoma that looked like it would roll.

The Bears (4-1, 1-1) needed just eight offensive plays to score two touchdowns in the first quarter, taking a 14-0 lead.

“I think that’s who we are,” Davis said. “Now we just go to figure out what changed.”

Then as smooth as Tahoma’s offense looked those first two drives, that’s just how Kentwood looked the rest of the game.

Williams completed 29 of 51 passes for 310 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. But Kentwood’s defense held up after some first-quarter adjustments — despite the Conks racking up 208 yards in penalties.

“We are just trying to get better each week,” Bush said. “We are far from where we are going to be.”